But I know that there are a lot of fans out there who hang on every word – so without further ado, for those kids, I present the choicest cuts from his interview after the jump!

On his career path:

I never felt I would have a desk job. I knew I had to fulfill my creative side, my creative needs.

On “Gossip’s” man fans:

I’ll be out on the golf course and some guy will come up to me, sort of sheepishly, and be like, “Hey, my wife really loves the show. Can I get a picture with you?” And I’m like, “C’mon man, you love the show.”

On dating rumors:

If I’m standing next to a dog, they’ll say we’re dating. Or next to my sister – I got that as well. My close friends and family they know what the reality of my private life is.”

On the type of career he’d like:

I want to do the edgy independent movies, like DiCaprio did, but you have to balance it out. It’s about carving out your leading-man role, “Fight Club?” Yes! “X-Men?” Yes! “American Beauty?” Yes! I don’t know if I could pull off a Kevin Spacey, but I’ll try!